About our event
DTFEST 2026 The largest Nepali cultural festival in the U.S. DTFEST is where Nepal comes alive in the heart of the DMV. Created to unite the Nepali diaspora during Dashain and Tihar, the festival brings families, friends, and communities together to celebrate shared traditions, music, food, and heritage. It's more than an event — it's a movement to preserve culture, strengthen connections, and inspire the next generation to stay rooted in who they are. Event Details Date: October 11, 2026 Location: One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA Theme: Encourage. Engage. Empower. Through Culture. What to Expect Main-Stage Concert — Leading Nepali artists with world-class sound and lighting Cultural Performances — Traditional dance, folk music, and storytelling Colorful Kite Festival — A sky full of kites celebrating joy and togetherness Art & Heritage Showcase — Curated Nepali creativity and the Kumari Rath Yatra Food & Market Village — Momos, sel roti, and a marketplace of Nepali brands Family & Kids' Zone — Games, crafts, and workshops for every age Youth Competitions — Dance battles, singing contests, and cultural showcases Beer Garden & Lounge — Premium hospitality for adult guests and VIPs Reach & Scale 10,000+ on-site attendees 200,000+ digital impressions (pre/during/post campaign) 20,000+ email & SMS subscribers 500,000+ total marketing reach across the diaspora and South Asian network Live-streamed across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, with a projected combined reach of 250K–400K viewers Legacy
Organized by 3E Entertainment, which has shaped Nepali entertainment in the U.S. since approximately 2000 (formally established as 3E in 2021), with a track record of sold-out shows including Global Nepal Fest, the Ani Choying Dolma USA Tour, and 1974 AD Live in Virginia. DTFEST has run annually since 2023. The festival also pledges 20% of earnings back to community causes — youth education, community development, culture and heritage preservation, and diaspora support.
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Why Sponsor DTFEST 2026
Nepali culture doesn't get celebrated at this scale anywhere else in America — and the brands that show up here get remembered, not just seen. DTFEST puts your name in front of a community that is engaged, loyal, and growing, at the exact moment they're gathering to celebrate who they are.
The Pitch
Every year, 10,000+ people fill One Loudoun for DTFEST — but the real reach goes far beyond the gates. Your brand rides alongside 200,000+ digital impressions, a 20,000+ email/SMS list, and a total marketing footprint of 500,000+ across the Nepali diaspora and South Asian network. Add a live stream projected to reach 250,000–400,000 viewers across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, and your logo isn't just at an event — it's on every screen, every feed, every frame.
Six reasons brands partner with DTFEST:
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Category Exclusivity — A limited number of brands per sector means you stand out, never crowded out by a competitor
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Cultural Authenticity — Show up where the Nepali diaspora actually gathers, not in a generic sponsorship lineup
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20% Giving Built In — Every sponsorship dollar carries built-in impact, since 3E pledges 20% of festival earnings to youth education, community development, culture preservation, and diaspora support — you lead with purpose, not just placement
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Live + Digital Reach — Hundreds of thousands of eyes across in-person, social, and live-stream channels, not a one-day footprint
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Year-Round Activation — Visibility that extends across the full 2026 season, not just one Saturday in October
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Trusted Operator — Two decades of sold-out shows from 3E Entertainment means your investment goes to a team with a proven record, not a first-time event
The bottom line for sponsors: this is a chance to become part of a cultural movement — not just log an ad buy. Sponsors get profiled in press coverage across diaspora media (Nepalese Diaspora Times, Nepali News USA, One Loudoun Press, DMV Lifestyle), amplified through joint announcements, social spotlights, and community newsletters, and walk away with a full post-season report proving reach, engagement, and impact — not just promises.
US$7000
ContactGold Package
Premier partner with high-visibility integration across DTFEST 2026 Prime On-Site Activation — Premium booth at DTFEST and tour stops, branded lounge or seating option, entrance signage Stage & Emcee Recognition — Emcee mentions, optional video remarks, main-stage screen rotation Lower-Third Co-Branding — Logo featured on live-stream lower thirds plus pre/post-roll for the entire broadcast Dedicated Social Push — Multi-post social campaign across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, plus email blast inclusion VIP & Hospitality — 24 VIP passes, backstage access, attendee insights, giveaway and sampling rights Impact Recap Feature — Featured in the 20% Giving impact report and end-of-season recap reel Officially recognized as Platinum Sponsor of DTFEST 2026
US$5000
ContactSilver Package
Prominent multi-event partner with strong visibility below Gold Sponsorship High-Traffic Booth — Standard booth at DTFEST in high-traffic zones, plus promo presence at tour events Brand on Screens & Banners — Logo featured in stage-screen rotation, side banners, and shared sponsor backdrop Live-Stream Logo Card — Group-rotation logo card on the live broadcast plus end-card thank-you Emcee Recognition — Minimum two on-mic mentions per event, inclusion in group thank-you visuals Social & Email Spotlights — At least 6 sponsor spotlights across the season plus logo placement in the major newsletter Hospitality — 16 passes across events, general festival and networking access Listed as Silver Sponsor in the 20% Giving impact summary
US$3000
ContactBronze Package
Sponsor Table / Small Booth — One sponsor table or small booth at DTFEST, sponsor's choice Shared Sponsor Backdrop — Inclusion on shared banner/backdrop, recognized as Silver Sponsor in event programs Social Mentions — At least 3 multi-sponsor social posts throughout the season Website Sponsor Page — Logo placement on the website sponsor page for the full season Hospitality — 8 event passes, selected by the sponsor Stage Thank-You — Group thank-you mention from the stage plus signage recognition Listed in the 20% Giving acknowledgments as Silver Sponsor
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About 3E Entertainment
We don't just create entertainment. We build movements.
3E Entertainment is the premier cultural entertainment organization serving the Nepali diaspora in the United States — a mission-driven platform built to move hearts, unite communities, and shape the future through the power of entertainment.
Encourage. Engage. Empower. These aren't slogans — they're commitments. We encourage pride in Nepali identity and creativity. We engage communities across generations and cultures. We empower artists, youth, and communities to rise with confidence.
Two decades in the making. While 3E Entertainment was officially established in 2021, our roots run far deeper — our leadership has been shaping the Nepali entertainment landscape across the DMV region and nationwide since 2000. Long before Nepali entertainment became mainstream in the U.S., we were building trust, creating platforms, and standing alongside artists and communities. From Kutumba Live in Concert and Global Nepal Fest (2012–2017) to a sold-out 1974 AD show in Virginia that drew over 1,700 attendees, our track record speaks for itself.
A living bridge between generations. Youth engagement isn't an add-on — it's central to everything we do. Events like DTFEST, our signature cultural platform launched in 2022, were intentionally designed to make second-generation Nepalis active participants in culture, not passive spectators. We don't just entertain the next generation — we empower them to carry culture forward.
Purpose beyond the stage. True success means nothing if it doesn't uplift others. That's why 3E Entertainment proudly commits to donating 20% of all earnings to nonprofit organizations supporting Nepali communities in the U.S. — funding culture and heritage preservation, youth education, and community development. Every event we create is a celebration, and also a vehicle for giving, healing, and progress.
Where we're headed. Beyond DTFEST, we're expanding our mission through national artist tours (Ashmita Adhikari & Mahesh Kafle, Neetesh Jung Kunwar) and the upcoming revival of Global Nepal Fest — taking Nepal's culture, tourism, and identity to cities across America.
Through culture, we connect. Through community, we rise. Through purpose, we build legacy.